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Lamb Tagine Recipe

A delicious and aromatic lamb tagine recipe perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 400 g canned tomatoes
  • 500 ml chicken stock
  • 100 g dried apricots, chopped
  • 50 g almonds, toasted
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the olive oil in a tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Add the lamb chunks and brown on all sides.
  5. 5. Mix in the ground ginger, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. 6. Pour in the canned tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil.
  7. 7. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
  8. 8. Add the chopped apricots and toasted almonds. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  9. 9. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. 10. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 1200mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Lamb, Moroccan, Tagine
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